[Discoveries] 02-18-08 The impossible gift -- Genesis 2:21

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/*So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep ... -- 
Genesis 2:21*/

Adam had a big job, naming all the animals. But the harder he worked, 
the more he realized that there was something he could not do -- he 
could not come up with a companion that reflected back the image of God. 
The animals were a work of wonder, but none of them contained the very 
breath of God.

Nor could Adam fashion this companion himself. Unlike the Almighty, he 
could not gather together the dust of the ground, and breathe life into 
art.

This was a task way, way beyond him.

But look what God did. God put Adam in a deep sleep. And from his 
position of utter helplessness, Adam awoke to the greatest miracle of 
creation. Now humanity was complete. Now Adam and his "suitable helper" 
(the words seem cheap) could bring forth children stamped with the image 
of God.

Two lessons: First, when we set out to do the impossible, sooner or 
later God will put us in a deep sleep -- that is, He will get us out of 
the way so He can do what only He can do. And second, look at the 
miracle of what God has done -- and celebrate it every time you see a 
child; God has given us the gift of creation.

Be encouraged!
Dwight

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